S6: 8:15 - 8:30 Videos
Presenter: Dr. Stephen Scholand
Method: Several short videos will be shown, which supplement the themes of the other
sessions. Time for group discussion is deferred.
Objectives:
Think about race and racism in the context of healthcare delivery and global health
1.
From race-based to race-conscious medicine: how anti-racist uprisings call us to act. A Perspective in The Lancet, from Jessica P Cerdeña, Marie V Plaisime, and Jennifer Tsai.
2.
African countries import 99% of their vaccines and although Africa has around ten vaccine manufacturers, most do not make a vaccine’s active ingredients, but instead ‘fill and finish’ imported products. A lack of manufacturing is one reason that only 11% of the continent’s people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Mutual respect is a simple principle; Isn’t it about time?
3.
In mid-May 2021, South Africa began vaccinating citizens over age 60 against COVID-19, the second group to be prioritized, after healthcare workers. Unfortunately, it has only vaccinated one percent of its population, and the demands are great. There are only 87 vaccination centers across the entire nation.
Supplementary materials:
Africa in Focus Vaccine Inequity: Ensuring Africa is not left out
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